Week 12: Story Time

As with most children, we have set a bedtime routine with Jonah. We set it a long time ago and it was one of the best parenting decisions we've made so far. When we get home from work and school Jonah plays while we make him dinner (on a good night we make everyone dinner - but those nights are sadly few and far between). After dinner is bath, followed by up to three books in mom and dad's bed, milk, and then off to his bed. I knew this was a shot that I wanted to get sometime within my 52 weeks of photos, but was not expecting to get it this week.

See, I set out, yet again, trying to get this elusive bear photo (see last week's post). I thought I had it figured out. Jonah won't sit still downstairs and about the only other place I can set up the lights and backdrop I need is on our bed. I thought, if I turned on a Pooh or Big Bird movie, it will hold his attention enough for me to get the shot I want. I'll position the camera close to being in front of the television and set the lights accordingly. It worked! The movie held his attention alright! I couldn't get a single shot with him looking at the camera (attempts are here - if you are interested: http://web.me.com/rwdavi/rwdavi/Albums/Pages/Bear_Photo,_Take_2.html) I think I may have a shot at it on our bed - just have to leave the television off next time.

So, Kristi was kind enough to let me try and get the above shot of bedtime since I already had the lights upstairs. Kristi got to the end of the story and when the very hungry caterpillar came out of his cocoon he . . . "bumped his head!" (Jonah) Silliness ensued because Mom and Dad cracked up.

This is a studio strobe in a 3x4' softbox camera left. (I love my new lights. Just sayin') 24-70mm at 24mm and f/4.